Illuminate Montessori West Alex at Berkeley
3458 Berkeley Street, Alexandria, VA
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Church of Saint Clement is a child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 75 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
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Church of Saint Clement has not listed its tuition.
State record
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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22.1-289.031-B-4
“Ensuring that all children in the center are in compliance with the provisions of ? 32.1-46 regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. Compliance with immunization provisions was not ensured for Child #3 who has been enrolled for over 1 month.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of staff files, one background check was not obtained. Evidence: Staff #1 had residency out of the state of Virginia. An out of state criminal record check was not obtained prior to hire and has not been obtained to date.”
22.1-289.031-A-3-d
“Based on observation of all classrooms, one classroom was found over ratio. Evidence: The Purple classroom had a total of 14 children, 3 years of age, with 1 staff. A 1 to 10 ratio was not maintained.”
22.1-289.031-B-5
“Based on observation of the playground, one area was not free from an injury hazard. Evidence: An area of the perimeter fence around the playground was missing a wood plank presenting a head entrapment hazard to children in care.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of staff records, background checks were not obtained. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and #4 has resided out of state during the past 5 years. Out of state criminal record search requests and Central Registry search requests were not obtained.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on review of staff records, results of background checks were not obtained within 30 days of employment.. Evidence: Staff #1 and #2 began employment in August 2022. Central Registry search requests were not requested prior to hire and results have not been obtained within 30 days of employment.”
22.1-289.031-B-5
“Based on observation of the premises, one area was determined a hazard. Evidence: Paint was determined peeling and flaking off the radiator and exposing rust in a bathroom stall located in the bathroom near the art supply room. This bathroom is used by children and the area is accessible to the children.”
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (703) 998-8795 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 998-8795 to ask.
(703) 998-8795.
1701 North Quaker Lane, Alexandria, VA 22302. The nearest other daycare we list is Arlington County-Fairlington, 0.2 miles away.